List Of Shortest Ashes Games (By Balls)

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England defeated Australia by four wickets in the fourth Ashes Test match in Melbourne.

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This was England's first triumph in Test cricket Down Under since January 2011.

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Chasing a target of 175, Ben Stokes and Co faced a little discomfort but still managed to cross the line.

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The fourth Ashes Test ended in just two days and only 852 deliveries were bowled. It has now become the fourth shortest Ashes Test in the history.

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The 1888 Ashes Test at the Old Trafford is still on the top, which ended 788 deliveries. England won that match.

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In the same edition, the Test at the Lord's ended in just 792 deliveries, making it the second shortest Ashes game.

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